+P Ammo

[AutoMag]

Jubz, most newer 1911 pistols are rated for +P ammo but the added wear and tear on the firearm not to mention the added cost of the rounds is not worth the trouble.

[Sheepdog]

I don't bother with the +P's. I so use HP's for carry.

[AutoMag]

I use 230 grain FMJ ammo for carry and range use!!!

If needed it will do the job, it did for our troops in time of war!!!

[Riverpigusmc]

I carry Wilson Combats 230 grain +P with the Barnes bullet..50% less smoke and muzzle flash than a standard round. But I don't shoot it at the range other than to check POI. It's my "I hate you, get away from me" load.

[Jubz]

Thanks all for the f/b. I'll just stick with my current carry rounds of PDX1 bonded HP's in .45. Sounds like the extra wear with +P isn't really worth. Plus, the vast majority of scenarios I get into that may need me to stop an imminent threat will be within 5 yards; a double tap of anything .45 should do the trick.

[Grouse]

just to be clear, you shoot till the threat stops. completely. that is either it is on the ground not moving or it stops the attack and moves back.

that can be 1 shot, or 20. do not rely on a preconceived number of shots. There are far to many cases where people have been shot more than twice and did not stop the attack.

look at the georgia mom who shot the attacker 5 times in the face and neck with a 38.